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Michael Le Pard (“Mr. Totalmotorcycle”) is the Founder of Total Motorcycle, the world’s largest motorcycle information site, trusted by over 430 million riders since 1999. With over 34 years of experience in motorcycles, gear and rider culture, he has built a global community dedicated to empowering and inspiring motorcyclists. Total Motorcycle remains his passion project. Combining expert research, hands‑on knowledge and a commitment to helping riders make informed decisions about bikes, gear and safety worldwide.

New 2019 Triumph Factory Customs - Exclusive

New 2019 Triumph Factory Customs – Exclusive

Mar 12, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The new Triumph Factory Customs represents the most beautiful, exclusive and desirable motorcycles ever made. Rare, Beautiful and Special; both the 2019 Triumph Thruxton TFC and Rocket TFC Concept motorcycles are a must see. They […]

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HARLEY-DAVIDSON FACTORY FLAT TRACK TEAM READY FOR DIRT-AND-PAVEMENT DAYTONA TT COURSE

Mar 12, 2019 Michael Le Pard

MILWAUKEE (March 11, 2019) – The Harley-Davidson® Factory Flat Track Racing Team is preparing to open the 2019 American Flat Track (AFT) Twins season on March 14 at the Daytona TT at Daytona International Speedway […]

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2019 NHRA Screamin’ Eagle/Vance & Hines Drag Team Preview

Mar 12, 2019 Michael Le Pard

MILWAUKEE (March 11, 2019) – The Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle®/Vance & Hines drag racing team opens its 17th season of NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle competition at the 50th Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, March 14-17 in […]

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STRONG RACING FROM SUZUKI AT DAYTONA SX 10TH ROUND

Mar 12, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – March 11. Justin Hill #46 [450 Class, 7th Place] Chad Reed #22 [450 Class, 10th Place] Alex Martin #26 [250 Class, 5th Place] Kyle Peters #55 [250 Class, 7th Place] […]

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Dalton Gauthier to Race for D&D Cycles in 2019

Mar 12, 2019 Michael Le Pard

PENSACOLA, Fla. (March 11, 2019) – Just days ahead of the 2019 DAYTONA TT presented by Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys, D&D Cycles and FlatTrack.com announce their intent to field a rider in the Roof Systems […]

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APRILIA, ITS BIKES AND ITS CHAMPIONS OF YESTERDAY AND TODAY AT MUGELLO FOR A GREAT CELEBRATION OPEN TO ALL

Mar 11, 2019 Michael Le Pard

ALL IN ONE UNFORGETTABLE DAY ON THE MOST BEAUTIFUL TRACK IN THE WORLD: PRESENTATION OF THE 2019 MOTOGP APRILIA RACING TEAM MEET AND WATCH RIDERS IANNONE, ESPARGARÓ AND SMITH IN ACTION SEE EXTRAORDINARY CHAMPIONS LIKE […]

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QATAR’S EXCITING OPENER SEES RINS 4TH AND MIR 8TH

Mar 11, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – March 10. Alex Rins: 4th (+ 0.457) Joan Mir: 8th (+ 5.088) • Alex Rins runs at front throughout race and finishes 4th. • Joan Mir makes stunning MotoGP debut […]

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PETRONAS Yamaha SRT make point-scoring MotoGP debut

Mar 11, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The Losail International Circuit tonight played host to the historic debut of a Malaysian team in the MotoGP World Championship, as the PETRONAS Yamaha Sepang Racing Team picked up points at the first attempt. Franco […]

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Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Push to 5th and 7th Place in Doha

Mar 11, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP’s Valentino Rossi pushed to the limit in the 22-lap race at the Losail International Circuit today, making up nine places to finish in fifth position. Maverick Viñales wasn’t able to challenge […]

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Qatar GP: superb win by Andrea Dovizioso at Losail with the Mission Winnow Ducati team

Mar 11, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Andrea Dovizioso seized a spectacular win in the Qatar GP, the opening round of the 2019 MotoGP World Championship, on the Mission Winnow Ducati team’s Desmosedici. The Italian thus repeated the result achieved last year, […]

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2019 FIM EWC 2018-2019 Successful test for Honda Endurance Racing at Le Mans

Mar 10, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The Honda Endurance Racing team has been in action this week (5-6 March), during a private test at the legendary Bugatti Circuit, Le Mans in France, in preparation for the 24 Heures Motos next month […]

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Cooper Grabs Another Podium, Oldenburg Finishes Fourth in 250SX East at Daytona

Mar 10, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Justin Cooper raced his Monster Energy Star Yamaha Racing YZ250F to his third 250SX East podium finish of the season on Saturday night at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida. His teammate Mitchell Oldenburg […]

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Tough Night For Plessinger At Daytona Supercross

Mar 10, 2019 Michael Le Pard

On a track that was informally nicknamed “The Beast” due to its technical layout and sections that featured different kinds of dirt—loam, clay, and sand—Monster Energy Yamaha Factory Racing’s Aaron Plessinger crashed out in the […]

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Sensational qualifying for PETRONAS Yamaha SRT riders in Qatar

Mar 10, 2019 Michael Le Pard

abio Quartararo and Franco Morbidelli carried their positive form through into qualifying practice for the Qatar GP, securing second and third row starts respectively for tomorrow night’s opening race of the MotoGP season. It was […]

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Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP to Start Qatar GP from Pole

Mar 10, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP‘s Maverick Viñales will start the first race of the season in the best way possible: from pole position. Despite the windy and relatively cold conditions at the Losail International Circuit, Valentino […]

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